Mr. Speaker, six years ago this week the promising lives of 14 bright, talented young women were lost in a senseless act of violence at l'École Polytechnique in Montreal.
Canadian women everywhere remain haunted by this tragedy. On Wednesday, Canada's national day of remembrance and action on violence against women, the tragedy of December 6 should stand as a symbol of the safe, just and peaceful society we must strive to create.
We must remember there is much strength to be gained from this awful sacrifice. Through dedication and effort and regardless of regional, linguistic, racial or partisan divisions, the memory of these women should inspire us to rebuild a nation founded on the principles of equality and respect where women shall no longer be victims.